Sideshow

Results International has Advised Sideshow on its Investment from Waterland Private Equity

We are delighted to announce that Results International has advised Sideshow, one of the largest independent digital agency groups in the UK, on its significant investment from Waterland Private Equity to support its ambitious growth plans.

Results International has a long-standing and exceptional reputation helping disruptive businesses in the marketing services sector. This transaction further cements our expertise and focus on the space following deals including Conversion Rate Experts’ acquisition by Next15, LDC’s investment into Croud and Kaplan’s acquisition by Accenture.

Sideshow Group aims to become a global leader in evidence-driven digital communications. The partnership will support Sideshow’s vision by accelerating investment in services that deliver meaningful and measurable impact to its clients, and by helping retain and attract the best people in the industry.

Today, Sideshow employs over 250 employees across six offices in the UK, including London, Bournemouth and Sheffield. The Group has enjoyed impressive client and headcount growth since it was founded in 2010 supported by a proven acquisition strategy. Sideshow serves a diversified base of around 350 customers including well-known brands such as BT, KFC, HSBC, Barbour, Facebook and Amazon.

Results, with a team led by James Kesner and Wiliam Garbutt, served as financial advisor to Sideshow.